RESEARCH FOCUS
My dissertation, Silenced Trajectories: Language Deprivation, Institutional Misinterpretation, and Reentry Barriers for Deaf Prisoners, reflects my commitment to elevating the voices of a population that has been historically overlooked in criminology.
I also conduct research in spatial criminology, examining how crime, place, and environment intersect. My work leverages data to help agencies understand patterns, identify problems, and implement solutions that improve safety and equity.
Spatial Criminology
Examining how crime, place, and environment intersect to identify patterns and improve safety outcomes.
Applied Criminological Research
Using research and data to elevate overlooked populations and translate findings into actionable insights.
PUBLICATIONS
Thompson, D., & Smith, H. (2026). Across The Life Course and Into Custody: Understanding
Incarceration Pathways of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology. Doi: 10.1177/0306624X261495485
Thompson, D., & Smith, H. P. (2026). Reentering in Silence: A Thematic Review of Hopes and Post-Release Needs Among Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Incarcerated People. The Prison Journal (Philadelphia, Pa.). https://doi.org/10.1177/00328855261485545
Barboza-Salerno, G. E., Kosloski, A., Weir, H., Thompson, D., & Bukreyev, A. (2022). A Network Analysis of the Relationship Between Mental and Physical Health in Unsheltered Homeless Persons in Los Angeles County. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605221127222
MANUSCRIPT
Kaminski, R. J., Jung, S., Pasquire, N., Thompson, D., Boehme, H. M., & Berry, P., & Kaminski, R. J. South Carolina Law Enforcement Census. South Carolina Law Enforcement Census for 2019. University of South Carolina. Technical Report. https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/criminology_and_criminal_justice/documents/2019_census.pdf
DISSERTATION
Silenced Trajectories: Language Deprivation, Institutional Misinterpretation, and Reentry Barriers for Deaf Prisoners. Committee: Dr. Hayden Smith (Chair), Dr. Traci Dingle, Dr. Jon Burrow, Dr. Todd Williams
